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1. Welcome Our Summer in the City Intern!
2. Community Shines at Honor Fountain City Day
3. NAC Meets Next Week
4. Free Family Fun Kicks Off with Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park
5. Knoxville SOUP is Back!
6. CPR & AED Awareness Week: Learn a Skill, Save a Life
7. Learn CPR, Get Free Supplies at June 6 CPR4Life Event
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1. Welcome Our Summer in the City Intern!
This summer, the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment is excited to welcome a bright and motivated high school student to our office as part of the Summer in the City internship program. Welcome, Tasneem!
Our intern has already distinguished herself as a driven learner, thoughtful leader, and engaged community member. Teachers describe her as someone who approaches every challenge with curiosity and determination, whether tackling complex academic work, supporting classmates, or organizing new initiatives.
From leading student organizations to exploring new opportunities outside the classroom, she embodies the kind of energy and creativity that make community programs like this so impactful.
Equally important, she brings a genuine sense of enthusiasm and openness to new experiences; qualities that will no doubt serve her well as she learns more about local government and public service this summer.
We are proud to be part of her journey and look forward to the perspective, dedication, and fresh ideas she will bring to our team. Please join us in giving her a warm Knoxville welcome to our Summer in the City intern, Tasneem!
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2. Community Shines at Honor Fountain City Day
From the start, the park was filled with activity. Families and friends enjoyed live music, food trucks, carnival rides, games, and a vibrant marketplace of craft vendors. Despite the less-than-perfect weather, smiling faces and laughter were in abundant supply; proof that community pride runs deeper than a forecast.
The event also offered meaningful moments of remembrance. Patriotic ceremonies throughout the day brought attendees together to honor the service and sacrifice of local heroes, highlighting the true purpose of Memorial Day. These shared tributes created a powerful sense of connection and gratitude among those in attendance.
Organized by Fountain City Town Hall, this annual tradition continues to showcase everything that makes Fountain City special: its welcoming spirit, unity, and commitment to honoring its history and heroes.
As another successful year comes to a close, one thing is clear: rain or shine, Fountain City folks know how to throw an event!
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3. NAC Meets Next Week
Members will hear about What’s Next Knoxville, the next Comprehensive Plan for the City of Knoxville, in partnership with Knoxville Knox County Planning. The consultants will be there to get feedback and input from the group.
This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services.
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4. Free Family Fun Kicks Off with Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park
Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park, Knoxville’s free summer series for children and families, kicks off this Wednesday, June 3, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chilhowee Park.
Upcoming dates and locations include:
- June 3 – Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside Ave.
- June 10 – Covenant Health Park, 500 E Jackson Ave
- June 17 – Baxter Ave Park, Fire Station #3, 204 E. Baxter Ave.
- June 24 – America's 250th on Hill Ave.
- July 8 – Urban Wilderness Gateway Park, 1515 Tilson St.
- July 15 – West Hills Park, 410 N. Winston Rd.
- July 22 – World's Fair Park, 910 World's Fair Park Dr.
Kid A’Riffic, launched in 2019, was named Best Children’s Event in the Southeast in 2023. Participation is free. Further support for this program comes from Academy Sports, Krystal, and B97.5. For details, visit KnoxvilleTN.gov/parks, contact specia...@knoxvilletn.gov, or call 865-215-4248.
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5. Knoxville SOUP is Back!
Save the Date! Knoxville SOUP returns Thursday, June 25, at the Kerbela Temple, 315 Kerbela Ave.
Up to four worthy causes will pitch their community-enhancing projects to the audience in hopes of winning the SOUP “pot.”
With a suggested minimum donation of $5, attendees get to enjoy soup and other goodies donated by local businesses, listen to presentations on creative projects to improve the community, and vote on their favorite project to win the pot of money collected at the door.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with brief presentations and Q&As starting at 6 p.m., with dinner and voting to follow. The winning project will be announced around 8 p.m.
SOUP is currently accepting applications from anywhere in Knox County to present projects. Visit their website and use the link under Knoxville SOUP Proposals to fill out a brief form about your project. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, Sept. 16.
For those who are in the foodservice industry, they are looking for donations of soup, salad, bread/cornbread/biscuits, or dessert. While they are expecting approximately 170 attendees, they ask food vendors to provide enough of whatever they are donating to serve 50, with hopefully several places donating.
Items for a raffle are also being accepted. The raffle is a successful part of the event and helps to fund future SOUP events as well as, helps get your business name out as a SOUP supporter.
If you have food donations or raffle items, please send an email to con...@KnoxvilleSOUP.org. In exchange for your contribution, your business will be recognized on their Facebook page, on the KnoxvilleSoup.org web page, and in a printed program at the event. Knoxville SOUP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all donations are fully tax deductible.
SOUP was started in Knoxville in March 2015 and so far, has raised nearly $13,000 for community projects. It is modeled after the most well-known Detroit SOUP. Now, over 200 SOUP dinners are held throughout the world - including Canada, Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Asia, and Europe.
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6. CPR & AED Awareness Week: Learn a Skill, Save a Life
National CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1–7) highlights how bystander intervention saves lives during sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate CPR and rapid AED use can double or triple survival rates, empowering everyone to act in an emergency.
Why It Matters:
- The Stakes: Over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. annually, with nearly 70% happening at home.
- The Reality: A victim's survival rate drops by 10% for every minute that passes without immediate CPR or defibrillation.
- The Impact: Immediate bystander CPR can nearly double a person's chance of survival, yet less than 40% of victims receive it before professional help arrives.
How You Can Participate:
- Master Hands-Only CPR: Understand the 3 easy steps of "Cardiac Arrest 1-2-3" (Call 9-1-1, Start CPR, Use an AED) by reviewing the CPR and AED Awareness Week Toolkit provided by the AHA.
- Spread the Word: Share resources with friends, family, and coworkers to demystify the use of AEDs, which are specifically designed to be easily operated by anyone in a public emergency.
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7. New Direction Hosts Free CPR Event
New Direction Health Care Solutions will be host CPR4Life on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. It is a free event, but registration is encouraged, and CPR certification has a fee of $28.52 associated with it.
Called, Knoxville residents are invited to attend with free admission, CPR training, and a variety of resources for families.
Hosted during National CPR and AED Week, the event will give attendees the opportunity to become CPR certified or practice Hands-Only CPR, empowering residents with life-saving skills that can make a difference in an emergency.
In addition to training opportunities, attendees can pick up a range of free supplies while they last, including diapers for infants, fresh fruits and vegetables, health screenings, and gift cards.
This event is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the importance of CPR and AED access throughout the community. Organizers hope to make it a meaningful week across Knoxville, encouraging residents to learn how they can help save lives.
The City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment will also be present, sharing information about emergency preparedness and other neighborhood resources.
Residents are encouraged to stop by, learn a life-saving skill, and take advantage of the free resources available.
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To add a neighborhood event or meeting to the Google calendar, call 865-215-3232.
Other Calendars
Additional online calendars that cover events outside the neighborhood realm include:
The City of Knoxville requires a permit to operate a short-term rental property. Details and a list of short-term rental permits are located on the City’s website here.
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